once in a blue moon
Intermediate (B1)informal
Something that almost never happens.
"We only see each other once in a blue moon."
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Sunrise on the Reaping A Hunger Games Novel By Suzanne Collins AudioBook P1
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Once in a blue moon,

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climate change more than once in a blue moon.

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The Pat McAfee Show · 4:29
Maybe once in a blue moon, but they're tough.

#UFCVegas116 Watch Along w/ UFC Hall of Famer Jens Pulver
UFC FIGHT PASS · 163:59
Adop can get a sub once in a blue moon.

Luke Skywalker | May the 4th Be With You
Brawlhalla · 55:46
Because I like doing this just once in a blue moon.